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First Monday Program
Looks at Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan

The Public Interest Law Group and the Federalist Society will present a
debate on Missouri's system for selection of judge. The discussion is occurring on the First Monday in October, the traditional date for the start of the new term of the U.S. Supreme Court. Former Governor Bob Holden and Missouri Bar
Vice-President Thomas Burke will argue in support of the non-partisan
court plan, and Bill Placke of Charter Communications and who is
President of the St. Louis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society for
Law and Public Policy Studies and Thomas Walsh will argue in opposition
to the current plan.

Date/Time/Location: Monday, October 1 @ Noon, Room 03

Fall Dean's Forum: Have a Question?

Have a question? Want to know what's ahead for thelaw school? Join the Deans on Monday, October 1 at 5 p.m. in Room 02 for discussion. Co-sponsored by the SBA and the Dean's Office.

Date/Time/Location: Monday, October 1 @ 5 p.m., Room 02

Annual Childress Lecture 

David Strauss, the Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law at the University of Chicago School of Law, will be this year's Childress Lecturer. Strauss, who is considered one of the leading constitutional law scholars in America, will present his lecture on Friday, October 5 in the School of Law. This year's topic will be the 50th anniversary of Cooper v. Aaron, an important school desegregation case dealing with the Little Rock schools. For full information about the lecture, click here.

Date/Time/Location: Friday, October 5 - 8:30 to 4 p.m, Courtroom\

Regional Director of National Labor Relations Board
to Discuss Recent Developments 

The Wefel Center for Employment Law presents Ralph R. Tremain, Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board, who will discuss “Recent Developments at the National Labor Relations Board.” Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, October 3 @ Noon , Rm. 302

Judges needed for Annual Billiken Barrister Invitational Tournament

Law students are also needed to serve as judges at the Tournament on Oct. 12-13. There are two rounds on Friday and two rounds on Saturday. You can judge as many rounds as you wish. To register, e-mail johalla1@slu.edu

Interested in Working with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations?

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is looking for a student interested in assisting with daily administrative support duties. Some of the job responsibilities would include, updating alumni records, reviewing current publications, preparing mailings, making donor thank you calls. For additional job information or to set up an interview please contact Colleen Kelly at (314) 977-2699.

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Health Law Distinguished Speaker

The Center for Health Law Studies welcomes Distinguished Speaker Gregory M. Luce, Partner and Co-chair, health law practice group at Jones Day, Washington, D.C. Luce is co-chair of the Jones Day health care practice. His experience includes litigation and regulatory matters involving the health care industry. While serving as assistant attorney general, he represented the health agencies of the commonwealth of Virginia in a variety of regulatory and litigation matters. In private practice, he has represented the American Hospital Association and other health care institutions in litigation involving fraud and abuse enforcement, "patient antidumping" under COBRA, Medicare reimbursement rules, and the design and implementation of compliance programs. As a litigator, his major areas of practice are counseling and defense of health care providers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, and physicians under state and federal fraud and abuse laws and the False Claims Act.

Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, October 9 @ Noon, Courtroom

International and Comparative Law Speaker Discusses
China's Environmental Challenges: Views from Inside the Country

Join Trish McCubbin, associate professor, Southern Illinois University School of Law, who recently returned from a semester in China teaching U.S. environmental law under the Fulbright Scholars program. Prof. McCubbin will share some photos and observations about the legal, economic and social challenges facing China in its efforts to address environmental issues and their implications for the rest of the world.

R.S.V.P. by Monday Oct. 8 via e-mail to lisat@slu.edu

Date/Time/Location: Friday, Oct. 12 @ Noon, Queen's Daughters Hall

WLSA

WLSA will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd in Room 04.  The Honorable Judge Jean C. Hamilton of the United States District Court of Eastern Missouri will be the guest speaker.  Upcoming activities and events will be discussed prior to Judge Hamilton so make sure to attend this month's meeting.  As usual a delicious lunch will be provided (NO Pizza!)

Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, Oct. 2 @ Noon, Rm. 04

Federalist Society

The Federalist Society will be hosting speaker Dr. Nicholas Capaldi, Loyola University-New Orleans, who will discuss "Why the Rule of Law is Not Taught in American Law Schools." Prof. John Griesbach will be a commentator. Lunche will be provided.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Oct. 3 @ Noon, Rm. 02

PAD

PAD will be selling Gus’s Pretzels during the softball games on October 5!

BLSA Academic Retreat

Saint Louis University School of Law BLSA is hosting the Midwest Region of the National Black Law Students Association (MWNBLSA) 2007 Academic Retreat. The goal is to promote the success of BLSA members in law school and beyond through educating and providing the tools necessary for success. The retreat includes workshops, seminars and panel discussions on how to succeed in law school. The two featured speakers for the academic retreat are Professor Peter T. Wendel of Pepperdine University School of Law and A. Benjamin Spencer of University of Richmond School of Law and author of the book, "Acing Civil Procedure: A Checklist Approach to Solving Procedural Problems." Open to all students. Cost is $35.

For more information, go to http://law.slu.edu/conf/mwblsa/index.html

Date/Time/Location: Saturday, Oct. 13, Various Locations

Weekly Mass

A weekly mass takes place on Wednesdays. All are welcome to attend this half-hour prayer opportunity. In addition, Campus Ministry sponsors a variety of communal prayer experiences throughout the academic year, including periodic interfaith prayer services.

Date/Time/Location: Wednesdays @ 12:05 p.m., Queen's Daughters Hall Parlor

Pray-As-You-Go.org

Check out pray-as-you-go.org for an excellent 10-minute – downloadable to an iPod or MP3 Player – daily reflection that includes music, scripture, and guided reflection.

Prayer Room

Don’t forget about the Prayer Room next to the Campus Ministry office. It is open and available as a quiet place of reflection (and refuge!) whenever the School of Law building is open.

issue date:: Sept 28, 2007   

THIS WEEK - Oct. 1-5

Monday, Oct. 1

First Monday Debate
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 03

Deans Forum
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Rm. 02

Tuesday, Oct. 2

WLSA Meeting
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 04

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Center for Employment Law Speaker
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 302

Federalist Society Speaker
Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 02

Weekly Mass
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters Parlor

Friday, Oct. 5

Annual Childress Lecture
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Courtroom

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NEXT WEEK - Oct. 9-13

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Center for Health Law Studies Distinguished Speaker
Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Weekly Mass
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters Parlor

Friday, Oct. 12

Center for International and Comparative Law Speaker
Time: Noon
Location: Queen's Daughters Dining Room

Saturday, Oct. 13

BLSA Academic Retreat
Location: Various Locations

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